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MANSFIELD FINAL FRIDAY MARKET
2023-10-27 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Mansfield PA, 23 N Main St, Mansfield, PA, 16933
Join us for the last Mansfield Final Friday Market for the 2023 year! Our vendor booths will be decked out in Halloween theme, so please COME IN COSTUME! Live music from the Clark Jackson Band & more.

Virtual: Canyon Fall Foliage Update
2023-10-25 12:00 - 12:30, 2023-10-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
NOTICE: This is an online virtual program and does not take place at the park.
Planning a visit to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon this fall? Not sure when the best fall colors may occur? Join Leonard Harrison State Park Naturalist Bob Edkin weekly from September 28th until October 25th for a brief update on the fall colors of the PA Grand Canyon. This virtual program will last approximately 30 minutes and will inform prospective visitors on the current status of the fall foliage at Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks.
To register for this program, please click the green register button to the right. After registering, you will receive an email with the link to join the program. This program will be presented using microsoft teams. This presentation is best viewed on a desktop or larger tablet.
Program subject to change, further restrictions, or cancellation at any time without warning.

TANNERIES OF TIOGA COUNTY PRESENTATION AT THE GMEINER
2023-10-24 18:00, 2023-10-19 14:00 | Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is pleased to announce a presentation on the history of tanneries in Tioga County by local historian Betsy Hale. Tanneries were places where leather was made from animal hides. This presentation will be held twice to allow people with differing schedules to attend. The first presentation will be on Thursday, October 19th at 2PM and the second will be on Tuesday, October 24th at 6PM. Admission is free and open to the public.
Tanneries existed in Tioga County since the early 1800s, soon after the county was formed, until the last one closed in 2004 — almost 200 years of their existence here in the county. At one time there were nineteen different ones in operation. Many were very small but others claimed to be the biggest in the world. This presentation will give an accounting of their existence. Many of the records are long lost but, through research, this presentation will give a history about the leather industry in the county and the demise of its existence.
Betsy Hale is the President of the Westfield Historical Society. Last year she gave a talk at the B&S Railroad gathering in Addison, New York about the tanneries along the B&S and WAG railroads. For this October presentation, she will be focusing only on the tanneries located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The Westfield Historical Society has a vast collection of items from the former Eberle Tannery/Westfield Tannery, some of which Betsy presented at the program in conjunction with Develop Tioga at the demolition of the Westfield tannery buildings in 2019.
Betsy, a native of West Virginia, has lived in PA for over thirty years and has a love of history, serving as President of the Westfield Historical Society for the last six years. She lives in Westfield with her husband, Michael Hale. Besides local history, her interests include genealogy, reading, crocheting, quilting and spending time with her grandchildren.
For further information about the presentation or the Gmeiner, contact Carrie at 570-724-1917 or director@gmeinerartculturalcenter.org.

Coffee with the Birds
2023-10-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, with park educators as we spend the morning looking and listening for birds in the sunshine around the Wildlife Center.

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
2023-10-22 09:00 - 10:15, 2023-10-15 09:00 - 10:15 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife.
Pontoon boat tours are scheduled to begin in June and continue until the end of September. Tours are offered on most Sundays and other selected dates throughout the season, with three tours offered on each date.
There is no fee for regular Sunday interpretive pontoon boat tours, but DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED.
Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Pre-registration is not required but is strongly recommended.
Program time is 1 hour 15 minutes. Life vests and binoculars will be provided. After the passengers are fitted with life vests and seated on the boat, the tour will last approximately one hour.
If you need an accommodation to participate in PA State Park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
For more information about programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, please call the park office at 814-647-8401.

International Observe the Moon Night
2023-10-21 20:00 - 21:00 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
International Observe the Moon Night is a worldwide public event that encourages observation, appreciation and understanding of our Moon and its connection to space science, exploration, and human culture. This annual event connects scientists, educators and lunar enthusiasts from around the world.
Explore the diverse landscape of our moon, explore highlands, volcanic plains, and moon mission landing sites. Join park staff in viewing lunar natural features and discovering where moon landings took place among them.
Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the moon’s surface.
No pre-registration required. Telescopes available on a first-come, first-serve basis for the time listed. Availability is subject to staff/volunteer availability, weather conditions, and crowd size limitations.
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International Observe the Moon Night is sponsored by NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) mission and the Solar System Exploration Division at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, with many contributors. LRO is managed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
For more information about International Observe the Moon Night, visit: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe
For more information about LRO, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/lro
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Park Programs occur on the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Since seating is limited, you may want to bring a chair and/or blanket
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.
Telescopes will not be available in the event of significant cloud-cover.
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While you may still observe on your own at the park without attending a program, all visitors should arrive before dark.
We ask that visitors to the Night Sky programs to please leave their pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.

Kommuna Lux Presented by WCCA
2023-10-21 19:30 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
This is the second of the six-concert WCCA 2023-2024 Season.
Seven musicians all the way from Ukraine. Self described as ‘a group of talented and energetic musicians who like to create unforgettable musical experiences for their audience. Our goal is not just sound, but real emotions and unforgettable impressions from our music.” The band will bring you a fun-for-all-ages concert!

Night Sky Tour - Intro to the Fall Sky
2023-10-21 19:00 - 19:45, 2023-10-14 19:15 - 20:00 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff.
Explore the constellations of Ursa Major (Big Bear, containing the Big Dipper), Perseus, and Andromeda. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Learn about park history, current use, and the importance of dark night skies. Learn about park history, current use, and the importance of dark night skies.
Registration encouraged, but not required. Should we need to cancel or modify a program due to weather, etc., we will email all registered participants. Optional registration will open 45 days before the program.
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Cold weather note: Program will be cancelled if forecasted windchill is below 25°F, or if rain or snow is forecast.
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While you may still observe on your own at the park without attending a program, all visitors should arrive before dark.
Programs occur at Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Since seating is limited, you may want to bring a chair and/or blanket.
We ask that park visitors please leave their pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.

Needle Felted Wool Ornaments Workshop - Registration Required
2023-10-21 15:00, 2023-10-21 12:30, 2023-10-21 10:00 | Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Join Fiber Artist, Kari Roslund, on October 21st for a two hour workshop and learn how to create a bird themed felted ornament!
10:00 a.m. – Cardinal
12:30 p.m. Chickadee
3:00 p.m. Nuthatch

Waterfowl Watch
2023-10-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
With fall bird migration underway, join a park educator at the George B. Stevenson Lake to see what migrants might be stopping on their way south for the winter.

Pokémon at Pop's Culture Shoppe
2023-10-21 11:00 | Pop’s Culture Shoppe, 25 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, United States
On Saturday October 21 at 11am, dive into the clouds and explore a land that appears to be unbound by time in our “Paradox Rift” prerelease tournament! With ferocious attacks, Ancient Pokémon like Roaring Moon ex and Sandy Shocks ex appear alongside artificial Future Pokémon like Iron Valiant ex and Iron Hands ex. Meanwhile, Garchomp ex, Mewtwo ex, and others Terastallize to gain new types, as Armarouge ex, Gholdengo ex, and more Pokémon ex join the fray. Adventure awaits as timelines collide in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paradox Rift expansion!
This prerelease event is a tournament for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Your $25 entry fee includes a prerelease kit with everything you need to build your deck, play in the tournament and then keep all your cards, plus promos and prizes for all participants.
And don’t forget to join us for our free weekly Thursday afternoon Pokémon Club to get in some deckbuilding and practice play time.

Zart: The Art of Everything from Z to A, and A to Z
2023-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is thrilled to announce a book sale, signing, and performance by Michael Biddison on “Zart: The Art of Everything from Z to A, and A to Z” on Friday, October 20th from 7-9PM. Admission is free and open to the public. Michael will be playing some music, sharing some thoughts and pieces from the book at 7:30 for about 45 minutes. Come by a little earlier to say hello and thumb through a copy, or stay a little later. He hopes to see many old friends and fellow creatives who are interested in the art of everything. Michael says that this book has a number if chapters in it that are love letters to Wellsboro and its creative treasures. He hopes you find them.

Zart is a 404-page full color adventure in multi-media playing, in the form of a book. It is impossible to categorize, sometimes humorous, sometimes pensive. Michael calls it an “automythography” because it is a mostly autobiographical project that takes liberties in combining his imagery, origin stories, lyrics, and links to his music. It is all meant to be a pondering on how the creative life can be potentially radically inclusive. Michael says, “I have found that what many people expect from art sells short of what it can do to feed and connect us to ourselves and to each other. To see my work, my family, our community, my home and gardens as creative opportunities, I can make life in general more beautiful, adventuresome. I can experience people and situations with more awareness and openness. I can give myself permission to enjoy some things I might not have, were I not to assume that there’s opportunity awaiting everywhere and in every being and thing.”
Michael Biddison is a 1978 Wellsboro High School graduate. He has been a part of numerous group and solo shows of his visual work at the Gmeiner Art center since his teens. In 2015, he was part of the three-person show with local art luminaries Tucker Worthington and Dale Witherow. He has also written and performed music since the mid 1970’s with bands such as Ticapoo Brain, Space Goop, Neo Pseudo and the Llama Dalis. Michael feels fortunate to have grown up in this town surrounded by natural beauty and so many people in all walks of creative life. Starting with Alice Mickey’s art classes, Pat Davis’s musical offerings, and a host of creative spirits and coaches such as Tucker Worthington, Steve and Rita Bower, Dale Witherow, Warren Goodrich… as well as his creative contemporaries.
Michael currently lives near Pottstown, PA between creeks and a cornfield. He continues to show and perform, while also sharing his most recent visual works and music primarily in a combined gallery and performance space called “The Bungalow” in Kimberton, PA. In addition to his more obviously art-related works, for the past 25 years Michael has worked as a restoration carpenter throughout the Philadelphia region. In his restoration work, he has found a surprising source for funky tools, old and worn materials, and a deep appreciation of craft, history and functional invention. In restoring challenging architectural timepieces he has come to see restoration, and sometimes re-invention, as a form of sculpting. In this way, Michael has accidentally found that far from being a distraction to his creative work, the “ordinary life” is anything but ordinary and that this is what feeds and gives roots to his arts. Work, family, community, and making a home is part and parcel of his art. And so there it is… “Zart, an art of everything”
For those who want to experience the book without becoming a collector, Michael has donated a copy to the Green Free Library. You can find out more about Michael and his work at I-zarts.com. For further information about the presentation or the Gmeiner, contact Carrie at 570-724-1917 or director@gmeinerartculturalcenter.org.

Ladies Only Witches Night Out
2023-10-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
Pamper yourself, ladies!! This is sure to be a wicked fun event you won’t want to miss!!! Grab a gf and plan to attend – reservations unnecessary, services provided on a first come first serve basis. Must be a female and 21 or older to attend.

Campground Movie: Duckumentary
2023-10-20 18:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Join us at the amphitheater to watch and learn a little more about the birds we all know and love – Ducks!

Fallfest/Oktoberfest Weekend
2023-10-20 16:00 - 2023-10-22 12:00 | Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park RV Resort PA Wilds, 130 Bucktail Rd., Mansfield, PA, 16933
It’s fall, which means we are ready for some fun fall activities!

This weekend we will have lots going on for everyone to do!!! Crafts, games, music, etc.

We will have live music Friday night and throughout the day on Saturday.

Joining us will be Crossroads (on Friday night), No Limits (Saturday morning), Crazy For Days (Saturday afternoon), and Tom & Paul Acoustic Duo (Saturday night)!

We will also have over 20 craft vendors Saturday from 10-4. Come get some Christmas shopping done while enjoying the music and mingling!!!

Day passes are available in the office!

Family Fun Cider Squeeze
2023-10-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Lyman Run State Park, 454 Lyman Run Road, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Squeeze the last tasty bit out of fall in an old-fashioned cider squeeze. Stop by the Daggett Run Picnic Area by the pavilion to try your hand at running our human-powered cider press.
Learn about the history of apple trees in Potter County, and taste some of your delicious hard work. Stay a few minutes, or the whole time.

CONCERN OPEN HOUSE
2023-10-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Concern, 269 Route 6 Room 2, Coudersport, PA, 16915
Learn about CONCERN’S services, Networking, Food, Raffle Items and Music.

Wellsboro Growers Market
2023-10-19 14:30 - 17:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St., Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
The Wellsboro Growers Market will be open from 2:30pm to 5:30pm every Thursday through October on the front lawn of the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro, next to the Green Free Library, weather permitting.
Those who want to participate at an upcoming market are asked to email Jeff Berry at wellsborogrowersmarket@gmail.com. For updates on who and what will be at the market, visit the Wellsboro Growers Market Facebook page.

Santa School Workshop
2023-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Potter County Artisan Center, 227 N Main Street, Coudersport, PA, United States
Regionally known as “Coudy Santa”, Pete Wyatt will be conducting a 3-part Santa school workshop at the Potter County Artisan Co-op.
Wyatt received instruction from the National Santa, Tim Connaghan, America’s Premier Santa, in 2011 in Torrington, Conn. He was also employed at Santa’s Workshop, North Pole, near Lake Placid in NY in 2012. Later he was the first Santa at Six Flags Great Adventure, located in Jackson, NJ, for 3 years.
Topics covered at the Coudersport workshop include creating an image of Santa, business and marketing tips, opportunities for appearances by Santa, professional tips and much more.
The workshop will be spread over a 3-week period, on Tuesdays, October 3, 10 and 17, 2023, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The cost is $20 for each class or $50 for all three. Registration is required.
The Potter County Artisan Co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street, Coudersport Pa. Please call the Co-op at 814-274-8165 to register or for more information.

Through Our Telescopes: Gems of the Night
2023-10-14 20:00 - 20:45 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
Look through park telescopes at some of the hidden wonders of the night sky, searching for double-stars and other features tucked into well-known constellations. We may even bring out a large telescope similar to the one this photo! We’ll also be taking a look at Saturn and its rings.
Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky.
No pre-registration required. Telescopes available on a first-come, first-serve basis for the time listed. Availability is subject to staff/volunteer availability, weather conditions, and crowd size limitations.
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Park programs occur on the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. Park in the gravel lot and follow the walkway next to the restrooms to the seating area. Since seating is limited, you may want to bring a chair and/or blanket
All programs will be cancelled in the event of rain or thunder.
Telescopes will not be available in the event of significant cloud-cover. Note that the large telescope requires the ability to go up and down a sturdy set of steps with a railing.
We ask that all visitors please leave pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.
Check the Clear Sky Chart or Astrospheric for 48-hour forecasts of cloud cover and viewing conditions.

South Penn Dixie
2023-10-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
South Penn Dixie is a modern country band with a rock edge. A group of seasoned players with a passion for great country music. Focusing on the latest country music hits mixed with some timeless classics, South Penn Dixie will keep the dance floor full with upbeat country hits.
Tickets are $30 and we will have table seating which is the standard for our BYOB shows. There are General Admissions risers located in the back of the theatre as well as the opportunity to rent a table located in the middle and front of the theatre. A small table is an additional $5 and seats 2-4 people. A large table is an additional $10 and seats 6-8 people. The only way to rent a table is to call our office at 570-724-6220. If you are sitting at someone else’s table that has already been reserved, please write their name in the prompt listed in the buyer questions.

Solar Eclipse Viewing
2023-10-14 11:30 - 14:30 | Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA, 16901, United States
Please join us to view the partial solar eclipse. Learn about this eclipse and the total eclipse upcoming during April 2024. Solar telescopes and viewing glasses will be made available at the Deane Center Outdoor Concert Area. The eclipse begins at noon and ends at 2:30pm.
The event is free to the public and all are welcome!

Drop-by Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
2023-10-14 11:30 - 14:30 | Cherry Springs State Park, 4551 Cherry Springs Rd, Galeton, PA, 16922, United States
As you tour the PA Wilds looking at beautiful fall leaves, stop by Cherry Springs and see the Earth’s shadow covering part of the sun!
Stop by the Night Sky Public Viewing Area benches between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM to safely observe a partial solar eclipse.
We’ll be there with a solar telescope, loaner solar glasses, and an explanation of exactly is going on up there in the sky.
No registration needed. Drop by for a moment, or stay the whole time. If you plan to stick around for a while, we recommend a chair or blanket to sit on.
Program will be cancelled in the event of clouds, rain, or other inclement weather.

First Fork Festival
2023-10-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Sinnemahoning State Park, 4843 Park Road, Austin, PA, 16720, United States
Celebrate the history and culture of the First Fork Sinnemahoning Valley with local authors, artists and artisans showcasing their talents amidst a backdrop of full autumn color. The 2023 line-up will include music, local history and interactive programs, live demonstrations, local authors, artists, and craftspeople, food and drink vendors.
Surrounded by glorious fall color at Sinnemahoning State Park, this event draws over 1000 visitors each year and it all goes down on Saturday October 14th from 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Wildlife Center grounds on Park Road.
Cash Only Shopping
Due to the parks lack of cellphone service and wireless internet First Fork Festival is a cash only event. The park does not have an ATM on site, so make sure you bring cash to support all our local food and artisan vendors.
Shop Local Food and Artisan Vendors
First Fork Festival will feature food from Red Horse Grill, Phatt Grady’s Mobile Food Trailer, and Out of the Box Stellar Food. Additionally, the Sinnemahoning Ladies Auxiliary will be serving up soups and our local scouts from Troop 524G will have funnel cakes for sale. Finally, no fall festival is complete without God’s Country Kettle Corn & Son’s of Dunn Family Maple serving up snacks.
We have almost 20 artisan venders offering a variety of goods including but not limited to farm products, jewelry, pottery and even plants. This is great opportunity to get some of your holiday shopping done early while supporting our local artisans!
Live Entertainment and Exhibitors
Come celebrate Central Pennsylvania folk musician Jim Colbert as he highlights the stage with his Pennsylvania themed songs. Additionally local authors, historians, and exhibitors will be on site to educate festival goers.
Educational Activities for the Whole Family
Children, adults, and families can participate in several interactive educational activities staffed by local historians, conservation districts, and PA DCNR Educators. Learn about archeology, blacksmithing, watersheds, and even play historic games such as horseshoes.

We hope to see you & your family at Sinnemahoning State Park on Saturday October 14th for this year’s First Fork Festival. If you have any questions about the festival, please call the park office at 814-647-8401 or email SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov

Hope to see you next weekend!
